Dopachrome Explained

Dopachrome is a cyclization product of L-DOPA and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of melanin.[1] It may tautomerise to form DHICA.

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Notes and References

  1. Pawelek JM . After dopachrome? . Pigment Cell Res. . 4 . 2 . 53–62 . March 1991 . 1946209 . 10.1111/j.1600-0749.1991.tb00315.x.

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